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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

WE DID IT!!! Butcher The Pig has officially completed production, and I couldn't be happier with what we've accomplished. There's still plenty of work ahead, but we're one massive step closer to sharing Butcher The Pig with the world.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We have another exciting bit of news for Butcher The Pig! Our screenplay has been selected as a Finalist in the Best Screenplay category at the Hamilton Film Festival (@hamiltonfilmfestival)! The festival runs October 16–25, with the winner of the category being announced during the festival.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

BEAR HUNT, the new geopolitical thriller from the creators of Sherlock & Co., is the No. 1 Drama podcast in 12+ countries!! I am so lucky to be part of such another awesome project by these folks! Search for BEAR HUNT wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Rico & Rostrup at Market Hall last night!!! We are blown away by the support this community gives us, and we’re so damn grateful that we get to keep doing this. We will see you next time!!

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Almost three years ago, Mark and I started Rico & Rostrup in the back of a bar that doesn’t even exist anymore. Now, I’m excited to say that we are playing our biggest show yet tonight. Ticket Link: www.tixr.com/groups/markethall/even…

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We were on the big screen! Congrats to the Sorority Shark Attack team for all the hard work that was put into making this film! #mrl #actor #torontoactor #torontofilm #indiefilmmaking #filmmaking

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last year we shot a movie about a bio-engineered bull shark stalking an Ontario lake. Tomorrow it premieres! #mrl #actor #torontoactor #torontofilm #filmmaking #canadianfilm #canadianindiefilm

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What does it sound like to get hit with a bun?? FIND OUT FRIDAY, SEPT 25!! Tickets available now at rapidsend.ca/shows

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

AHHH! In just two weeks, Butcher The Pig goes into production and I couldn't be more excited. We are ready. And we have another piece of exciting news: Butcher The Pig has been named a Semi-Finalist in the Feature Film Competition at the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards!

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Introducing BEAR HUNT 🐻 a new audio drama from the team behind the Sherlock & Co. and developed with input from military and defence professionals. I was honoured to take part and work with them again! Episodes 1 & 2 are available TODAY! open.spotify.com/episode/5ZGb5yL1HO…

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are gearing up for Rico & Rostrup on Friday, September 25th at The Market Hall Theatre! This comedy show is a full-length improvised musical where the audience throws buns to trigger the songs. www.tixr.com/groups/markethall/even…

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last year we shot a movie 'Last Chance In Shangri-La' almost entirely in public locations in and around downtown Toronto - guerilla style. No permits. Check out the writer/director/editor Greg Kondrak talking about the project:

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Check out this PSA I did for Crohn's & Colitis Canada! Although the final product has a serious ton, the actually shoot was an absolute pleasure - so much fun with some great collaborative filmmakers! #mrl #actor #torontoactor #torontofilm #filmmaking

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Photo blast with some awesome shots from our Tuesday's With Morrie run in Orillia! Photo credit: John Markov #mrl #theatre #canadiantheatre #theatreactor #actor #canadian #livetheatre

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I am in disbelief! We’ve officially raised $18,000 toward Butcher The Pig's Production Phase, thanks to the incredible contributions of our 68 individual supporters! Learn more at butcherthepigfilm.com (LINK IN BIO).

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

From September 1st onward, we’ll be locking our production budget and any future contribution will go towards post-production, and many of our current supporter perks will no longer be available. Learn more at butcherthepigfilm.com (also linked in my bio).

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

For ONE MORE WEEK, we’re accepting support for the production phase of our feature film: Butcher The Pig. After September 1st, we’ll be locking our production budget and moving into post production, meaning future contributions will go toward that next stage. Get involved at butcherthepigfilm.com!

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Last night Andrew and I took part in New Stages' Summer Soiree, a showcase of short works in progress from PTBO artists and what a smorgasbord of performances! Music, poetry, dance, puppetry, improv and theatre! We were honoured to take part in sharing a song from our new musical 'MIA'.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Catch Andrew and I tomorrow at New Stages' Summer Soiree (7pm - Aug 20 @ Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre) presenting a song from our new musical: "Mia". It FREE, and the event is a showcase of short works for the stage.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Have you added your dot yet? Our interactive map is growing, and every single dot matters. And if you want to take it one step further, we’re now over $17,000 raised with just 2 weeks left in our production funding campaign. We’re aiming for $20,000. Learn more at butcherthepigfilm.com

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Last summer I had an incredible experience shooting Last Chance In Shangri-La. In sixteen days, we shot this film about two friends in Toronto, almost exclusively in public spaces. Here’s a trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX2nA5Hbab8

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Catch me with a rare buzzcut in Season 7 of Food That Built America- specifically Episode 14: Say Yes to the Dressing. #mrl #actor #torontoactor #torontofilm #filmmaking

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A quick drone test capturing the beauty of Apsley and Peterborough, Ontario.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Screengrab from our 'Butcher The Pig' camera rehearsal. I am SO pleased with the result. Big kudos to the team for making this look so good, all while being so much fun. Learn more about the film at butcherthepigfilm.com (also linked in bio).

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Check out our poster for the short film Threadbare. I am very excited for this one to come out, its such a great script and Clarice absolutely kills it in this! #mrl #actor #torontoactor #torontofilm #filmmaking

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR RICO & ROSTRUP: FILL MARKETHALL (WITH SONG)!!!! FRIDAY, SEPT 25 AT 7:00PM. You throw buns - we sing! Tickets: rapidsend.ca/shows

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We're accepting support for our production phase until September 1, 2026. After that date, our production budget will be finalized, and all future contributions will go toward post-production. Learn more at butcherthepigfilm.com (also linked in my bio).

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

One last Tuesdays with Morrie gush. All of these quotes are Facebook comments from audience members that had seen our show in Orillia. Seeing how deeply this play resonated with people is exactly why I do this. Photo Credit: John Markov of Markov Creative

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Received this! Thank you again to the Cannes Script Festival for the Best Dialogue-Driven Script award (@cannes_script_festival). Learn more about this project at butcherthepigfilm.com (link in bio). #filmmaking #butcherthepig #butcherthepigfilm #butcherthepigmovie #canadianindiefilm

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

WE CLOSE TODAY!!! Two shows today and it will be the last time to catch this incredibly timely and fulfilling show....at least in Orillia. A huge thanks to all of the family and friends that have come to Orillia to catch the show. It means the world to have so much support.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

FOUR MORE SHOWS!!! I am so proud and humbled to say that Tuesday's With Morrie has been a huge hit at Orillia Opera House. Tickets: tinyurl.com/MorrieinOrillia Photo credit: John Markov of Markov Creative

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

“Death ends a life, not a relationship” - Morrie Schwartz The beloved modern classic Mitch Albom's TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is back at 2PM today, and will run until this Thursday! 2PM & 7:30PM showtimes Get your tickets now: tinyurl.com/MorrieinOrillia Photo by John Markov of Markov Creative

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We open Tuesdays With Morrie with a two-show day! 2pm matinee and 7:30pm evening show! Ticket link in bio or at: secure1.tixhub.com/orillia-oh/onlin… #mrl #theatre #canadiantheatre #theatreactor #actor #newwork #livetheatre

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We are on stage at the beautiful Orillia Opera House getting ready to open Tuesdays With Morrie tomorrow!! Tickets: secure1.tixhub.com/orillia-oh/onlin… #mrl #theatre #canadiantheatre #theatreactor #actor #livetheatre

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Our first international recognition! We're honoured to share that Butcher The Pig has received the Best Dialogue-Driven Script award from the Cannes Script Festival (@cannes_script_festival). A huge thank you to the festival for recognizing our story.

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I am so excited to be bringing Tuesdays With Morrie back to the stage this Friday as a part of Orillia Opera House's Summer Theatre Season! Tickets: secure1.tixhub.com/orillia-oh/onlin…

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Butcher The Pig Team Spotlight: MARK McNEILLY - SOUND DESIGN AND POST-PRODUCTION MIXER Learn more at butcherthepigfilm.com. (link in bio) #mrl #actor #filmmaking #btp #butcherthepig #butcherthepigfilm #butcherthepigmovie #canadianindiefilm #film #movies

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

SO EXCITED FOR RICO & ROSTRUP THIS FRIDAY!! If you didn't know, Rico & Rostrup is a fully improvised musical, where the songs are triggered when the audience throws dinner rolls onstage. Ticket Link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/rico-rostrup-ma…

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Butcher The Pig Team Spotlight: AYESHA LYE - LOCATION SOUND

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

HAPPY CANADA DAY! If you are looking to show your Canadian pride, how about supporting an super-Canadian film in Butcher The Pig? .. just a thought.... butcherthepigfilm.com #mrl #actor #filmmaking #btp #butcherthepig #butcherthepigfilm #butcherthepigmovie #canadianindiefilm #film #movies

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I am overjoyed to announce that Butcher The Pig has been nominated as Best Canadian Screenplay at the Toronto International Film Festival! Thank you TINFF for the nomination! #mrl #actor #filmmaking #btp #butcherthepig #butcherthepigfilm #butcherthepigmovie #canadianindiefilm #film #movies

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We have officially surpassed $16,000 in our Butcher the Pig movie fundraiser! With each milestone we are closer to making this movie the best it possibly can be! If you are interested in learning more about the project, visit butcherthepigfilm.com

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

'Good Cop, Bad Cop,' a short film from Paradigm Studios is available to watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG2Qc2eeoZ4 #mrl #actor #torontoactor #torontofilm #filmmaking

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

WOW! Season 2 of Rapid's End Improv is coming to close with this amazing celebration of comedy! 3 years of doing improv with these fine folks, and it just makes me more and more excited for what's next. Ticket Link: ticketscene.ca/events/61471

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Marc Rico Ludwig @marcrludwig.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Check out the poster for 'Good Cop, Bad Cop,' a new short film by Paradigm Studios. Am I the good cop or the bad cop? You'll have to wait to find out.... #mrl #actor #torontoactor #torontofilm #filmmaking

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